Tired of missed deadlines because your old printer can’t keep up with high-volume paperwork? The dot matrix printer delivers fast, reliable impact printing for invoices, stock reports and multi-part forms, letting you finish large jobs without costly downtime.
Usages of a 360x180dpi dot matrix printer
In a busy office you can run continuous-form invoices, batch-print shipping labels or produce multi-copy purchase orders straight from the workstation, all without changing ribbons or worrying about paper jams.
Benefits of Epson dot matrix printer
- Low operating cost: the Energy Star-compliant design cuts electricity use and consumable expenses.
- High reliability: 25 000 hours MTBF means fewer service calls and longer uptime.
- Compatibility: works with existing Epson ribbons, so you keep your current stock.
- Versatile media: handles envelopes, recycled paper, continuous rolls and multi-part forms up to six sheets.
- Quiet operation: 55 dBA sound level keeps the workspace comfortable.
Epson dot matrix printer
Choosing this model gives you a printer built for heavy-duty tasks while remaining easy to maintain. Its 24-pin head provides crisp 360 × 180 dpi output, and the ultra-speed draft mode reaches up to 550 characters per second, dramatically reducing queue times for large batches. With both parallel and USB 2.0 connections you can plug it into legacy systems or modern PCs without hassle.
The compact footprint (6.9 in H × 24.1 in W × 12.6 in D) and 20.72 lb weight fit neatly on a workbench, yet the printer can handle media up to 16.54 in × 14.33 in. Its robust construction tolerates temperatures from 41 °F to 95 °F and humidity up to 80 %, making it suitable for varied office environments.
Key Features of a 360x180dpi dot matrix printer
- Print speed: 584 char/sec. Fast output for high-volume jobs.
- Resolution: 360 × 180 dpi. Clear, legible characters on all media.
- Printhead: 24-pin. Durable impact printing for multi-part forms.
- MTBF: 25 000 hours. Extended life reduces maintenance.
- Connectivity: Parallel and USB 2.0. Flexible integration with existing hardware.
- Media size: up to 16.54 in × 14.33 in. Handles large forms and labels.
- Media types: envelopes, plain paper, continuous forms, cards, recycled paper. Wide range for everyday tasks.
- Weight: 20.72 lb. Stable on the desk yet portable when needed.
- Power: internal supply, 50-60 Hz. Reliable operation on standard outlets.
- Sound level: 55 dBA. Keeps noise low during continuous printing.
Specifications
| Printing |
| Printing / Max Resolution B/W | 360 x 180 dpi |
| Printing / Max Printing Speed B/W | 584char/sec |
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / Color Category | Black |
| Miscellaneous / MTBF | 25,000 hour(s) |
| Dimensions & Weight |
| Dimensions & Weight / Height | 6.9in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Width | 24.1in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Depth | 12.6in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Weight | 20.72lbs |
| Printer |
| Printer / Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Printer / Max H-Document Size | 16.5 in |
| Printer / Print Speed | Up to 550 char/sec - ultra high speed draft - 10 cpi ¦ Up to 584 char/sec - high speed draft - 12 cpi ¦ Up to 487 char/sec - high speed draft - 10 cpi ¦ Up to 366 char/sec - draft - 10 cpi ¦ Up to 439 char/sec - draft - 12 cpi ¦ Up to 549 char/sec - draft - 15 cpi ¦ Up to 145 char/sec - letter - 12 cpi ¦ Up to 121 char/sec - letter - 10 cpi |
| Printer / Language Simulation | IBM PPDS |
| Printer / Max Sheets in Multi-Part Form | 6 |
| Printer / Media Sizes | 16.54 in x 14.33 in |
| Printer / Interface | Parallel, USB 2.0 |
| Printer / Max Resolution (B&W) | 360 x 180 dpi |
| Printer / Type | Workgroup printer |
| Printer / Media Type | Recycled paper |
| Printer / Printhead Type | 24pin |
| Office Machine |
| Office Machine / Printing Output Type | Monochrome |
| Office Machine / Type | Printer |
| Office Machine / Functions | Printer |
| Office Machine / Printing Technology | Dot-matrix |
| Header |
| Header / Model | 2090II |
| Header / Product Line | Epson LQ |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Media Handling |
| Media Handling / Max Sheets in Multi-Part Form | 6 |
| Media Handling / Max Media Size (Custom) | 16.5 in |
| Media Handling / Media Sizes | Roll (8.5 in), continuous paper 4 in - 16 in (width), 16 in x 22 in, 16.54 in x 14.33 in |
| Media Handling / Media Type | Envelopes, plain paper, continuous forms, cards, recycled paper |
| Media Handling / Max Media Size | Roll (8.5 in), continuous paper 4 in - 16 in (width), 16.54 in x 14.33 in |
| Media Handling / Min Media Size (Custom) | 3.95 in |
| Environmental Parameters |
| Environmental Parameters / Min Operating Temperature | 41 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Max Operating Temperature | 95 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Sound Emission (Operating) | 55 dBA |
| Environmental Parameters / Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 80% (non-condensing) |
| General |
| General / Printer Type | Workgroup printer - dot-matrix - 24 pin - monochrome |
| Connectivity |
| Connectivity / Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Expansion / Connectivity |
| Expansion / Connectivity / Connections | 1 x parallel ¦ 1 x USB 2.0 |
| Power Device |
| Power Device / Type | Power supply |
| Document & Media Handling |
| Document & Media Handling / Media Type Class | Other |
| Document & Media Handling / Max Media Size | 16.54 in x 14.33 in |
| Document & Media Handling / Media Size Class | Other |
| Power |
| Power / Frequency Required | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power / Power Device | Power supply - internal |
| Summary Details |
| Maximum print speed | 550 cps |
| Character pitch | 10 cpi |
| Character density | 10 cpi |
| Paper tray media types | Envelopes |
| Continuous paper thickness range | 0.12 - 0.46 mm |
| Label thickness range | 0.16 - 0.19 mm |
| Buffer size | 128 KB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 55 dB |
| Country of origin | Indonesia |
| Standard interfaces | Parallel |
| Print head | 24-pin |
| Print head life | 400 million characters |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 25000 h |
